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Rheostat (Noun)

Meaning

Resistor for regulating current.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The rheostat in the circuit allowed for precise control over the amount of current flowing to the device.
  • A rheostat was installed in the lighting system to adjust the brightness of the lamps.
  • The engineer used a rheostat to regulate the current in the experimental setup.
  • The rheostat in the power supply unit enabled the user to set the desired voltage output.
  • The old radio used a rheostat to control the volume, which was prone to wear and tear over time.

Synonyms

  • Variable Resistor

Hypernyms

  • Resistance
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